How Do You Choose The REALTOR® Who Is Right For You?
Whether Buying or Selling a home, you will want to work closely
with your REALTOR®.
Working with the right Professional is essential to achieving your goal.
How To Find A REALTOR®
There are many ways to find a REALTOR®. It is important to
find a REALTOR® who knows the area where you plan to buy or sell and
that has a well-established office in that area. Family, friends
or co-workers can usually identify for you REALTORS® who live, work and
participate in their community.
Another method would be to note the names of REALTORS® from
publications and from "For Sale" signs in the market area of interest to
you.
You could also ask your current REALTOR® to 'Refer' you to a REALTOR®
in your area of interest.
And, since you will be working closely with a REALTOR® for weeks or
possibly months, it is a good idea to choose someone you feel
comfortable with: someone who listens to what you have to say, asks
intelligent questions and shows a genuine interest in helping you.
Be Honest and Open
Once you have selected a REALTOR® to work with, be honest in
discussing your financial situation, your timing needs, and carefully
review with your REALTOR® the features of a property that are an asset
to you. This will help your REALTOR® to effectively market your
home for sale or, find perspective homes for purchase that best suit
your needs. And in addition, it will save you a great deal of time
and money.
Loyalty
Most importantly, remain loyal to the REALTOR® you have chosen once
the REALTOR® has earned your trust. After all, this person will be
spending a lot of time and effort on your behalf.
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